Michigan CB Will Johnson declares for draft, joining DT Mason Graham as likely 1st-round selections

4 days, 17 hours ago

Safety Kamari Ramsey elects to stay at USC for another season, passes on NFL draft

LA Times

Safety Kamari Ramsey, one of the leaders of USC’s improved defense, will return to anchor a rebuilt Trojans secondary in 2025, handing USC a significant victory after a week of disconcerting developments in the transfer portal. But in a post on social media, the redshirt sophomore announced Wednesday that he would run it back for another season at USC, explaining …

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Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Hunter is the The Associated Press college football player of the year, receiving 26 of 43 votes Thursday from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. “Couldn’t do what I do without my team,” Hunter said in an email on a trip to Las Vegas for …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Jeff Grimes hired as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator following 1 season at Kansas

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Jeff Grimes will become the offensive coordinator at his fourth school in eight seasons, leaving Kansas after one season to take the same job at Wisconsin, Badgers coach Luke Fickell announced Tuesday. I’m looking forward to working with him and his impact on …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Texas has nation’s top recruiting class after landing elite defensive lineman from Georgia

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Justus Terry, a defensive lineman from Manchester, Georgia, announced Friday he would be leaving his home state to play for Texas next year. “We’re super pumped about this recruiting class,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday, before Terry had announced his decision. “This is a very …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Grad assistant coach suits up to fill QB void, sets Southern Illinois record with 7 TD passes

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois quarterback Michael Lindauer’s coming-out party also was a dazzling farewell. The senior graduate assistant, pressed into duty as a player again when injuries left the Salukis in need of a quarterback, made his first career start — on Senior Day, no …

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1 month ago

Five thoughts on Bryce Underwood’s Michigan flip: This changes everything for Sherrone Moore

New York Times

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The standing-room crowd lined up several rows deep for the final game of Bryce Underwood’s high school career. It’s unclear what Underwood’s signing means for Jadyn Davis, the top quarterback prospect in Michigan’s 2024 recruiting class. Four-star defensive back Elijah Dotson, Underwood’s Belleville teammate, has already flipped to Michigan, and On3 projects four-star wide receiver Derek …

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1 month ago

Michigan State beats Samford 83-75; MSU freshman Jase Richardson leaves game with ankle injury

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jaden Akins scored 25 points and Michigan State beat Samford 83-75 on Tuesday night, but Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson left the game late with a left ankle injury. Richardson, the son of former NBA player and Spartan Jason Richardson, scored …

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1 month ago

UMass fires football coach Don Brown after he goes 6-28 in 3 seasons

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Massachusetts coach Don Brown has been fired and offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim coach starting this week when the Minutemen play at Georgia, athletic director Ryan Bamford announced Monday. “I am extremely grateful to Coach Brown for returning to UMass three years …

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1 month, 1 week ago

What’s next for Michigan football? 5 rising players key to the Wolverines’ future

New York Times

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The only safe thing to say about Michigan football is that the program is going to look a lot different next season. It’s unclear what the future holds for Rod Moore, who has missed his entire senior season with a knee injury, but Michigan needs to get the young guys ready either way. That’s how I …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Minnesota QB Max Brosmer has proven this season the FCS transfer route can lead to success

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “If we had the opportunity to go practice inside, we would’ve done it for sure, but it teaches you a lot of things, I think,” said Brosmer, who transferred to Minnesota this year. “They are really good players and good people, and I think it’s something …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Michigan vs. Michigan State: First-Year Coaches Battle for Bowl Bid

Associated Press

Michigan State and Michigan clash in a pivotal Big Ten matchup on Saturday night with both teams vying for bowl bids. The Wolverines' passing attack has been struggling, while the Spartans' rushing attack is one of the most potent in the conference. Key matchup revolves around Michigan State's running game against Michigan's defense, which has been giving up over 131 …

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2 months ago

Andrew Babalola commits to Michigan: What the 5-star offensive tackle brings to Wolverines

New York Times

Michigan needed some good news, and the Wolverines got a shot of it Monday night with a commitment from five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, the No. Babalola is the highest-rated offensive line prospect to commit to Michigan during the era of 247 rankings and immediately becomes the headliner of Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class, which is ranked No. BREAKING: Five-Star OT …

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2 months ago

Michigan vs. Illinois: A Battle of Pass Rages in the Big Ten

Associated Press

No. 24 Michigan will face No. 22 Illinois in a Big Ten clash on Saturday. The Wolverines have won six straight against the Illini and are looking to extend their winning streak to seven. Illinois is coming off a strong performance against Purdue, and the Illini will need to find a way to overcome the Wolverines' pass rush. Michigan's offense …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oregon's Johnson Ready for Showdown with Ohio State in Top-Ranked Battle for National Title

Associated Press

Oregon receiver Tez Johnson looks forward to the duel with No. 2 Ohio State in the AP Top 25 college football poll. Johnson, who is on pace to surpass his receptions record this season, said the accolades are great but he wants all his fellow receivers to excel. He's having another stellar season, this time catching passes from quarterback Dillon …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan State's Red Zone Struggles as Oregon Dominates in a Blowout

Associated Press

Michigan State loses to Oregon in a crucial matchup, dropping to 3-2 in the Big Ten standings. The Spartans struggled in the red zone, turning the ball over five times and allowing Oregon to score five rushing touchdowns. Despite the Spartans' valiant effort, Oregon emerged victorious with a convincing performance.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eye

Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NFL scouts filled an entire row of the Michigan Stadium press box to get a look at some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft when the Wolverines beat Southern California two weeks ago. Projected top picks in the NFL draft Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter, who plays receiver and cornerback, is widely viewed as …

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3 months ago

Transfer portal success driving defensive turnaround for No. 11 USC

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ex-Florida State defensive back Greedy Vance Jr., former Bruins corner John Humphrey and ex-Wyoming defensive tackle Gavin Meyer are all starters who have played at a high level for USC, which faces No. That’s really what we all did.” Ramsey might have been the most important …

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3 months ago

No. 11 USC to visit No. 18 Michigan with a tip from Wolverines coach — get ready for Alex Orji

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! When Moore was asked at his weekly news conference if Alex Orji would start for the 18th-ranked Wolverines, the first-year coach said the junior quarterback would take the first snap Saturday against No. Michigan’s Colston Loveland, a preseason All-America tight end, left last week’s game with …

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3 months ago

Alex Orji to start at QB for No. 18 Michigan against No. 11 USC

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Orji backed up Davis Warren for the Wolverines in their first three games after losing the preseason competition. Warren threw three interceptions, one in each of the first three quarters, on Saturday in a 10-point win against Arkansas State and was replaced in the fourth by …

Michigan 25 Poll

3 months, 1 week ago

Dorsey is making progress with bigger football roster this season

LA Times

With more than 70 players in his football program, Dorsey coach Stafon Johnson said things are looking up as he tries to get the Dons headed in the right direction. One of the top players is Johnson’s son, Deuce, a sophomore receiver/defensive back who has scored five touchdowns. The son of Dorsey football coach Stafon Johnson returns punt for touchdown. …

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3 months, 1 week ago

John Johnson III shows Rams, school children what it means to have GAME

LA Times

Rams safety John Johnson III talks to kids at the Edwin Markham Middle School in Watts. “I can do the football stuff easy.” Less than 48 hours earlier in the season opener at Detroit, Johnson had intercepted a fourth-quarter pass that led to the Rams scoring a go-ahead touchdown. “So, hopefully it sticks with them as something that can inspire …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

Associated Press

DETROIT — Matthew Stafford is ready for Detroit Lions fans to bring the noise again. Stafford’s ears may be ringing Sunday night when the Rams visit Detroit because the franchise’s fans are fired up about potentially having a Super Bowl-contending team to root for — finally. “Obviously externally, we’ve got a lot more attention.” Calling an audible The game is …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

UNC loses QB Johnson for season after surgery for broken right leg suffered in Minnesota win

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson will miss the rest of the season after having surgery for a broken right leg, coming after he was carted off in the season-opening win at Minnesota and taken to the hospital. Conner Harrell, who played for the Tar Heels in …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina QB Max Johnson taken to hospital, after 3rd quarter leg injury at Minnesota

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson was taken to a hospital for further examination after an injury to his right leg in the season opener at Minnesota forced him out of the game in the third quarter of his debut with the Tar Heels on …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Jackson Arnold leading No. 16 Oklahoma into opener vs. Temple as Sooners settle into SEC

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! He hopes to someday have a statue at Heisman Park across from Memorial Stadium – an honor previously bestowed upon Oklahoma’s seven Heisman winners, including four quarterbacks. I want to be the best version of myself, and hopefully I can get a statue out there one …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sherrone Moore starts new era, leading defending champion and No. 9 Michigan against Fresno State

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! These Wolverines, like last season’s team, will say their focus is on the field and will kick off the defense of their national title Saturday night at home against Fresno State. “It’s a tough position to walk into, following coach Harbaugh and everything that he’s accomplished,” …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 15 Tennessee opens season with high expectations against FCS foe Chattanooga

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I really like this team.” Tennessee opens Heupel’s fourth season Saturday at home against Chattanooga, a Football Championship Subdivision team ranked No. “We’re going to be in an adverse situation Saturday from the time it’s kicked off until the time it’s over,” Chattanooga coach Rusty Wright …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 18 K-State plays Tennessee-Martin with QB Avery Johnson getting the start for Wildcats

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PLAYERS TO WATCH Tennessee-Martin: QB Kinkead Dent threw for 2,295 yards and 25 touchdowns last season after winning an open competition for the starting job. Kansas State: DJ Gidden ran for 1,226 yards and 10 touchdowns last season while catching 29 passes for 323 yards and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Avery Johnson takes reins of No. 18 Kansas State as season begins Saturday vs UT-Martin

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Avery Johnson was recruited to be the starting quarterback at Kansas State, and one of the nation’s top dual-threats did nothing to dissuade Wildcats coach Chris Klieman from turning the team over to him after last season. Giddens, who ran for 1,226 yards and 10 scores …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quarterback job still up for grabs as No. 9 Michigan prepares to defend title

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Sherrone Moore hasn’t decided yet who will start at quarterback when the defending national champs open their season at home against Fresno State. “We’ll just see who practices better these next couple of days and then we’ll make a decision, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. could miss entire season after undergoing surgery

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. could miss the entire season after undergoing surgery on what the school described as an upper-body injury. “Now he’ll be in a little bit of a different role for us this year,” Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

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4 months ago

Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback, a studious and dedicated player whose mind and passion for chess has helped fuel his mastery of the offense and a natural leader who hosted a dozen teammates …

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4 months ago

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jonathan Smith seems to be the coach Michigan State needs nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program. These guys want to be here, they love football and we’re going to put this thing together.” Michigan State’s …

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4 months ago

No. 9 Michigan will try to repeat as national champions without Harbaugh, McCarthy and Co.

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ANN ARBOR, Mich. — College football’s defending national champions have a lot of new faces in important places. “There’s a lot of hype about both of our teams that are historically great programs,” said preseason All-America defensive tackle Mason Graham. “I look forward to those big-time …

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4 months ago

After an 11-win breakthrough last season, Missouri sets its sights on the college football playoff

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “What I’m trying to do this year that I haven’t done,” he said, “is win the big national championship.” What a change from a year ago, when the Tigers were trying to make sure Eli Drinkwitz didn’t lose his job. We’re motivated every day.” In charge …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Mac Jones finds ‘great joy in competition’ as he vies for a backup role with his hometown Jaguars

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s easy to spot Mac Jones on Jacksonville’s practice fields. After being the third Jaguars quarterback to take the field in last week’s preseason opener against Kansas City, Jones is expected to start against Tampa Bay on Saturday. With Trevor Lawrence taking the night off following two joint practices with the Bucs, Jones will get a chance …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State’s quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup again

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will Howard has won Ohio State’s quarterback battle against Devin Brown and will be the starter when the No. 2 quarterback, but Day said Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin and Air Noland would be given an opportunity to continue competing for the top backup …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson relishing return to role as top option with new team

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diontae Johnson is relishing the prospect of being a No. When Johnson was acquired by the Panthers in an offseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was informed by new head coach Dave Canales that he’d be the primary option in Carolina’s passing game. But Johnson’s role dropped off significantly last season with the emergence of wide …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Season-ending injuries to Christian Clark and CJ Baxter leave Longhorns short at running back

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Texas has lost a second running back to a season-ending injury, leaving Jaydon Blue as the only scholarship player with significant experience at the position as the Longhorns enter the Southeastern Conference. “The team definitely needs that positivity every now and then for sure whenever …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas running back CJ Baxter lost for season with training camp knee injury that requires surgery

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AUSTIN, Texas — Texas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday. Baxter in 2023 was the first Longhorn freshman tailback to start a season opener since Ricky Williams in 1995. Baxter finished …

Texas Season

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams re-sign veteran safety John Johnson after successful return last season

Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Veteran safety John Johnson has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams after his successful return to the team last season. After making the decisive overtime interception in a victory over New Orleans in the NFC championship game, he made six tackles in Los Angeles’ Super Bowl loss to New England in February 2019. Los Angeles overhauled …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Keon Coleman playfully embraces Buffalo while showing a serious side to filling receiver role

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Wide-eyed, engaging and athletic, Bills rookie receiver Keon Coleman has much to offer, be it tips on when to land the best deals for winter coats to using his lean 6-foot-4 frame and long muscular arms to snatch balls thrown over his head or behind him. As much as Coleman’s arrival in western New York has …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Feldman’s 12 NFL Draft takeaways on Caleb Williams, best picks, sleepers and more

New York Times

After dozens of phone calls and texts with coaches and scouts throughout the 2024 NFL Draft process, here are my dozen takeaways on this year’s picks: 1. “Caleb is going to a locker room where you’re wondering who is the vet that is gonna tell him that he is screwing up,” one NFL quarterbacks coach said. Kansas City also needed …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Marvin Harrison Jr. is a star in his own draft class as the Cardinals reload with 12 selections

Associated Press

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals hosted their two first-round picks at the team’s facility for an introduction on Friday, and the No. Arizona’s rebuild under second-year coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort hit an important moment this week as the team used 12 draft picks to restock a roster that needed talent at nearly every spot. The …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft

Associated Press

Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. The Commanders didn’t show their hand about Daniels being their guy over North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., though Peters called it nearly …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

Associated Press

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft ‘s final four rounds. The Washington Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that had seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs

New York Times

Nine selections, nine different positions. The picks Round Pick Name Position School 1 2 Jayden Daniels QB LSU 2 36 Johnny Newton DT Illinois 2 50 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 2 53 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State 3 67 Brandon Coleman OT TCU 3 100 Luke McCaffrey WR Rice 5 139 Jordan Magee LB Temple 5 161 Dominique Hampton S …

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Michigan CB Will Johnson declares for draft, joining DT Mason Graham as likely 1st-round selections

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